R Star Hostel Kyoto
4.1
Excellent(1,857 Reviews)Hostel in Kyoto
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this hostel
Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kyoto
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 333 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 172 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 172 ft²
Sleeps 1
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2 Bunk • 182 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.1
Excellent(1,857 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.1
朝食のパンが美味しかった
アメニティの質が今一つ
4.1
Great location, clean facilities - including laundry and free breakfast (toast w/ tasty jams)
N/a
4.1
スタッフがとても優しかったです!
強いて言えばバス停から少し距離があった。大きな荷物を持っている人には少し不便に感じるかも。それでも、歩けない距離ではない。
4.1
This is my second time staying at R Star. I love the location being away from the busy city but close enough to walk there within 10 mins. The facilities are great and I always feel like I’m in a hotel over a hostel. Big kitchen to cook independently, or bring food in and socialise with other guests. Free tea and coffee 24/7 and free basic breakfast in the morning but very appreciated to save ¥ for further activities.
In a private room the bunk bed was a bit creaky. Compared to my first time staying in a dorm as a solo traveller the dorms seemed more up to date.
4.1
i can't say how clean and well-managed this place was. It can't fit into the words. among all the hostels that I've been through the past 2 years in Europe and Asia, this one was a Gem shinning among all the others. The only place that I felt like home but shared with others.
4.1
Very good location, nice personnel, very big locker so I could put my luggage there.
4.1
everything was awesome. staffs very helpfull. breakfast was nice. everywhere is very clean. you can not your shoes in the hostel and it is very smartful.
nothing
4.1
everything is great
4.1
Location is quite comfortable, very close to Gion district, also different subway stations quite close.
The room is normal for such pod system. You get a big locker as well. There is a spacious lounge area, also for breakfast. Fridge is available to store food, tea/ coffee for free. Showers are comfortable. Free shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Also you can borrow an umbrella. Towels are free and changed every day.
The luggage can be stored if you come earlier. There is a small laundry on the ground floor.
The pods are not so comfortable. There are no shelves inside to put your staff. The walls between pods are not solid, there are gaps in between. So when the neighbour turns on the light at night, it is as bright as if it was lit in your pod.
4.1
very comfortable and clean. would definitely stay here if we ever come back to Kyoto! great value for money.
4.1
it was extremely clean and comfortable
breakfast was good
location was very good
shower area was spotless
guests were quiet loud throughout the night coming and going but no fault of the hotel
4.1
Our room was clean and spacious. common area was very nice and all the necessary appliances could be found there.
AC in the room was rather loud even though it was in the lowest setting
4.1
Value for money
Friendly and helpful staff
Breakfast & free tea and coffee (I usually take only bread for brekkie, so I was fine with the breakfast provided)
Cleanliness
Distance from the Kyoto station- it’s about 20mins walk away from the Kyoto station which could be quite inconvenient if you’re having big luggages
4.1
Very nice staff, open kitchen area for people to meet, all clean
Second worst Wifi in over a 100 hostels i have visited all over the world. Make sure you have your own internet, otherwise you can take a shower in the meanwhile when opening google.
4.1
Was a lot quieter than I expected. For a hostel as well, the facilities were impeccable. There was a bath. And when I turned up, no one else was in the room, so I had lots of privacy. The beds themselves were also very comfortable and bigger than a normal hostel bed. Not a single, more like a single+.
4.1
Dormitory for 6 but a real intimacy thanks to the boxes in which we are. Clean and near Kyoto main station 20 min by foot 10 in transportation.
A really comfortable bedding.
Sheets and towels provided.
The must : you can easily leave your luggage before check-in and after check-out.
Maybe a breakfast not really diversified. Diverse type of breads and marmelade that's all.
A light sound proofing but people are quiet and there it is not really noisy.
4.1
Included breakfast was nice.
4.1
Loved the shared space with kitchen area - very clean and well kept and comfy.
The bed was wonderfully soft with a large duvet and a proper western style pillow (heaven!).
Showers and bathrooms were both clean and well maintained - no obvious marks, wear or tear etc.
There was ice water and clean glasses available, and a copy of the dominoes menu with the hostel address handily added!
Did not interact too much with the staff, but they were efficient and could communicate clearly. Helpful instructions were provided in English as well for reading later if needed.
Location was very easy to reach from the station (just one stop on the underground and a short walk). Easy access to public transport to get around the rest of the city.
The top bunk beds have nothing above them to block out the lights on the ceiling or of other guest lamps in the shared rooms. This was very frustrating whenever anyone else was moving around in the late evening/early morning and had the lights on.
I think it would be also worth exploring a policy around having quiet alarms, as I was woken at 6am by another guest (very) loud alarm, which they then set to snooze! Not how I wanted to start my morning (though I recognise it isn’t something the hostel can really do much around).
4.1
It is a completely clean hostel, with very friendly staff, it is very easy to access any point of the city because it is located in the center of the city.
4.1
Cleanliness, ambiance and the cost . It's very affordable.
Parking and convenience store is walking distance.
No mirror in the room and bathrobe .
4.1
cleanliness and common bathroom with bath tub, kinda unusual to see in a hostel
breakfast. i hope they put some protein.
4.1
The great location helped me save a significant amount of money for public transports. I could walk without much effort from this hostel to many famous places such as the Gion, Pontocho Alley, Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, Nishiki Market, etc. Also, the cleanliness will not let you down. Choosing this place as my accommodation really made my experience in Kyoto become much more convenient and wonderful. Many thanks
4.1
I really liked this place. It had a good kitchen/shared space and a nice basic breakfast. I liked the way the rooms were set up. It didn’t feel like there were a lot of people when there were. There was a good sized locker to store various items. There were plenty of showers and toilets. It was very clean and the staff welcoming.
Nothing.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kyoto?
The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $146 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at R Star Hostel Kyoto. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is R Star Hostel Kyoto pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at R Star Hostel Kyoto?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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